SB2991 • 2026

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

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Sponsor: LEE, C.
Last action: 2026-03-30
Official status: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Motor Vehicles; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Driver's Licenses; Revocation; Reactivation; Reexamination Clarifies that persons whose driver's licenses have been revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses are required to undergo reexamination before the examiner of drivers may relicense the person.
Requires a notice and order of administrative revocation to include certain information.
Effective 7/1/3000.

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HD1

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Plain English: SB2991 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2991 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2991 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: SB2991 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2991 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2991 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY .

Bill History

2026-03-30 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
2026-03-30 H
Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1477-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
2026-03-24 H
The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Cochran, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-03-19 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-12 H
Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17
2026-03-12 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-10 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 336) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-03-10 S
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-06 S
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
2026-03-06 S
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3089) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
2026-03-04 S
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-24 S
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-02-19 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
2026-02-19 S
Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2448) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
2026-02-17 S
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.
2026-02-13 S
The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30 S
Referred to TRS, JDC.
2026-01-26 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-01-23 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Motor Vehicles; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Driver's Licenses; Revocation; Reactivation; Reexamination
Clarifies that persons whose driver's licenses have been revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses are required to undergo reexamination before the examiner of drivers may relicense the person. Requires a notice and order of administrative revocation to include certain information. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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SB2991

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2991

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to highway safety
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION
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Section 291E-45, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

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"(a)
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To be eligible for relicensing or renewing
the privilege to operate a vessel after a period of administrative revocation
has expired, the person shall:

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(1)
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Submit proof to the director of
compliance with all conditions imposed by the director;

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(2)
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Obtain a certified statement from the
director indicating eligibility for relicensing and for renewing the privilege
to operate a vessel;

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(3)
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Present the certified statement to the
appropriate licensing official or to the department of land and natural
resources, as applicable; and

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(4)
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Successfully complete each requirement,
including payment of all applicable fees, for:

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(A)
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Obtaining a new license in this State,
pursuant to chapter 286[
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, including being examined pursuant to
section 286-108;
or

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(B)
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Renewing the privilege to operate a
vessel, as may be provided in chapter 200 or rules adopted by the department of
land and natural resources pursuant to section 200‑24."

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SECTION

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Section
291E-61, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (j) to read
as follows:

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"(j)
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Notwithstanding any other law to the
contrary, whenever a court revokes a person's driver's license pursuant to this
section, the examiner of drivers shall not grant to the person a new driver's
license until [
the expiration of
] the period of revocation determined by
the court[
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]
expires and the person undergoes reexamination under section
286-108.
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After the period of
revocation is completed, the person may apply for and
, if the person satisfies
the examination requirements of section 286‑108,
the examiner of
drivers may grant to the person a new driver's license."

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SECTION

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Section
291E-61.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (f) to
read as follows:

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"(f)
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Notwithstanding any other law to the
contrary, whenever a court revokes a person's driver's license pursuant to this
section, the examiner of drivers shall not grant to the person a new driver's
license until [
expiration of
] the period of revocation determined by the
court[
.
]
expires and the person undergoes reexamination under section
286-108.
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After the period of
revocation is complete, the person may apply for and
, if the person satisfies
the examination requirements of section 286‑108,
the examiner of
drivers may grant to the person a new driver's license."

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This Act does not affect rights and
duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were
begun before its effective date.

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Statutory material to be repealed is
bracketed and stricken.
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New statutory
material is underscored.

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This Act shall take effect upon its
approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Motor
Vehicles; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Driver's
Licenses; Revocation; Reactivation; Reexamination

Description:

Clarifies
that persons whose driver's licenses have been revoked for certain
alcohol-related offenses are required to undergo reexamination before the
examiner of drivers may relicense the person.

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